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Florals + Design = Merci Bouquet

By Brigid Morrissey Amy Jo Goforth (left) and Carrie Ann Foster merged their talents to create Merci Bouquet. Photos by Patti Hartog  Carrie Ann Foster and her business partner, Amy Jo Goforth, give a new meaning to one-stop-shop. But Wal-Mart employees need not worry, the partners’ specialty is in weddings. Their friendship blossomed after meeting through various social circles. Amy has 15 years of experience as a floral designer, plus a connection to the wedding industry. Carrie Ann has as much artistic experience as a graphic designer. With encouragement from Carrie Ann’s mother, the duo decided [...]

By |2016-08-15T08:30:00-04:00August 15, 2016|Passions|

Why Christina Gnadinger Loves Group Fitness

Photo by Melissa Donald It’s never too late…I started exercising seriously and consistently once I turned 30. I joined the gym with three other people, and I was the only person who stayed with it in the long term.Push throughThe people in my classes help push me through the tough spots. Group fitness is amazing. It’s a community of people who all share similar but different goals. We come from everywhere and everything. We meet weekly and we all fight the same fight together. I’ve met the most amazing people, amazing friends, through fitness and they [...]

By |2016-08-14T08:30:00-04:00August 14, 2016|Best Bodies|

The Right Way to Go to London

Denise Manecke’s London vacation might inspire you to head across the pond. She has ways to save money and time.By Torie TempleA partial view of Windsor Palace The Royal Family, afternoon tea, and Harry Potter might be a few thoughts that come to mind when London, England, is mentioned. But you might also think of how expensive a proper English vacation must be. Luckily, Denise Manecke discovered a way to see all of London’s sites that saved money and time.“I arrived at roughly 7am, which I believe was 1am in Kentucky, and I wanted to take [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:54-04:00August 13, 2016|Old Weekend Posts|

”I Can Get Better at Life,” says Amy Siegel

Photos by Melissa Donald Strength I truly believe that it is our differences as individuals that are our greatest strengths. Our world today is ever evolving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle sometimes is not a priority. My goal is to stay fit and encourage everyone around me to choose health and fitness as a way of life.Mentor I treasure every moment that I have to live an active lifestyle. I also coach basketball at Assumption High School and I really believe that as a coach, I have to provide a good example for my players. I [...]

By |2016-08-12T19:00:00-04:00August 12, 2016|Best Bodies|

Southern Style Breakfast Casserole

By Paige Rhodes Photos by Paige Rhodes Labor Day is coming up, which means you might have overnight guests looking for their last summer hurrah. They’ll also be looking for a hearty breakfast the next morning, which makes this Southern-style breakfast casserole a perfect choice for company. It can easily be adapted to feed as many people as you need. It can be assembled the evening before and popped in the oven in the morning so you can spend more time lounging by the pool.Southern Style Breakfast Casserole Yields 4 servings Ingredients:For the Biscuits1 cup flour2 tsp [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:54-04:00August 12, 2016|Old Weekend Posts|

Win Two Tickets to Louisville Pops, Ella & All That Jazz Performance

If you're in the mood to celebrate with a great show, the Louisville Orchestra and Today's Woman are giving one lucky winner two tickets to see the performance of Louisville Pops featuring Ella & All That Jazz on September 17 at the Kentucky Center for the Arts! Read on to find out more about this spectacular show and how to enter for your chance to win!This dazzling performance featuring Marva Hicks and Byron Stripling celebrates the 100th anniversary of Ella Fitzgerald's birth. Enter for your chance to win by filling out the form below. If [...]

By |2016-08-11T08:30:00-04:00August 11, 2016|Today's Family Now|
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